Lost Island Residents Pursue Citizenship and Local Plans
Lost Island residents Mr and Mrs Iver Helvig have been visiting Carrie Henningsen and plan to become town citizens after purchasing a Broadway lot next to Geo Larson. Story City Harald notes local social visits, church group activities, and upcoming events including the Lost Island Ladies Aid on April 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iver Helvig
Lost Island
Carrie Henningsen
Geo. Larson
Story City
Harald
Judge Quarton Buys Guernseys for Farmers at Bode
Emmetsburg judge Quarton recently purchased twenty four Guernsey cattle in Michigan for farmers in the area. The herd, priced around 190 dollars per head, is noted for high milk yield and rich butterfat. A separate item notes real estate prices rising ten dollars per acre near the proposed electric road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Quarton
Algona
Emmetsburg
Bode
Farmers Institute
Michigan
First Class Cooking Coal Advertises Splint Varieties
An ad urges men to switch to Silver Creek Splint for cooking and heating, claiming higher heat per pound, cleaner burn, and less stove cleaning. It promotes West Virginia Splint and Kentucky coals, promising satisfaction for the wife and winter warmth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Creek
West Virginia
Kentucky
Farmers clubs can unite to advance rural progress
Social farmers clubs should be farmer led and voluntary with cooperative study. Many clubs exist with varying merit and benefits. A twelve family unit meeting monthly, with full farm home review and occasional outside speakers, could yield practical insights and child friendly programs. Extension service offers forms, bulletins, and speakers to assist organization.
Osgood notes on crops and town happenings
Local notes report corn stubble burning to protect this year’s crop near Osgood and growing odor at stock yards. Miscellany includes visits by Mrs. Giddings, travel to Jacksonville, and mention of Ford Dickinson horse sales, Lookout Mountain trips, and C N Clark’s hogs ready for market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Sin Dickinson
C. H. Mix
Burg
H O. E. Oleson
Osgood
C. H. Giddings
Jackville
Fla
Giddings
Fred
Lookout Mounta
Oscar Doyle Visits Emmetsburg This Week
Oscar Doyle of Emmetsburg Iowa is in town this week for undisclosed engagements as residents note his presence and schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Doyle
Emmetsburgia
Local Notes From the County Seat and Nearby Towns
John Kelly made a business trip to the county seat Monday. Miss Cora Christopher visited Estherville Tuesday afternoon. P. H. Donlon came from Emmetsburg between trains Tuesday. Little Claude Alcorn has been very sick but is better now. J. H. Gammon arrived home from Los Angeles Wednesday morning for health. Mr. and Mrs. O. N. Young of Kingsley left Monday for Bluff, Manitoba, to spend the summer on their farm. son Harry, at Ames, will join later. C. F. Walden came down from Wallingford for business that evening. Miss Margaret Nolan left Estherville after the funeral of Mrs. Mary. Mrs. Holmes of Emmets was in the city Thursday a guest of Mrs. Joe Bi
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treleis
Farmers’ Clubs
State Federation of Farmers’ Clubs
Agricultural Extension Department
Iowa State College
John Kelly
Cora Christopher
Estherville
Claude Alcorn
Los Angeles
Calif
O. N. Young
Kingsed
Bluff
Manitoba
Canada
Harry
Ames
C .F. Walden
Dow
Wallingford
Margaret
Nolan
Mary
Holmes
Emmets
Thursda
Joe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ohio
North Dakota
Iown Experiment Station
Graettinger
C. K. Pierson
Iowa
Mrs. C. H. Berdin
Mr. Berdin
Elmer Olesen
Joe Thorsness
Huron
S. D
Treadgold
Earl Smith
John Moltz
Mable Thorson
Johnie Simonson
Peton
Graetinger
Ethel Sheffield
Emma Larson
Ruthven
Chas Iverson
Julia Iverson
Robi, Rierson
Knute Iverson
Mesdames
H. H. Sandvick
Lewis Thorson
Ijtis
Jensen
Price
A. J. Johnson
Guernseys
Bode Bugle
Prof. Kennedy
J. A. Rothermel
Ford Dickinson
Lena Gutason
Walnut
C. Clark
Rock Island
P. H. Donlon
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